The Burning

Kate Burkholder investigates a gruesome murder and uncovers a dark chapter of Amish history in this riveting installment of Linda Castillo’s Edgar award winning series.

Newlywed Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is awakened by an urgent midnight call summoning her to a suspicious fire in the woods. When she arrives at the scene, she discovers the charred body of an Amish man named Milan Swanz, who had been burned alive. The Amish are reluctant to speak about Swanz, who had recently been excommunicated, and Kate is left wondering: Are they protecting the memory of one of their own? Or are they afraid of something else?

When her brother is implicated in the case and Kate’s own life is threatened, the investigation takes a violent and personal turn. To uncover the truth, Kate must dive deep into Amish culture and uncover a secret legacy that shatters everything she thought she knew about her community.

Linda Castillo is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Kate Burkholder mystery series, set in the world of the Amish. The first book, Sworn to Silence, was adapted into a Lifetime original movie titled An Amish Murder starring Neve Campbell as Kate Burkholder. Critically acclaimed as ＂the master of the genre＂ (People magazine), Castillo is the recipient of numerous industry awards including an Edgar Award, the Sue Grafton Memorial Award, a nomination by the International Thriller Writers for Best Hardcover, a nomination for an Audie Award for best mystery audiobook, and an appearance on the Boston Globe’s shortlist for best crime novel. Her books have sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide.

In addition to writing, Castillo’s other passion is horses. She lives in Texas with her husband and a menagerie of animals, and is currently at work on her next book.